eude Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 (edited) Hey guys, I'm afraid I'm considering moving on my Shuker 6 string. Since moving down to London, I'm not playing nearly as much, this bass isn't getting the attention it deserves and I really need to release some capital so it might have to go. Here's the specs... 6 STRING FRETTED SINGLE-CUT BOLT-ON CUSTOM BODY >> white ash body squareish front edge (to mimic old slab style bodies) forearm contour, rear rib carve and rear edge rounded to 1/2" dark amboina burr drop top individual bridge units 17mm spacing black hardware 2 X EMG 45DC - neck and bridge 18V shuker 3 band eq (internal gain and mid freq control) satin topcoat NECK >> 33" scale 24 frets medium frets 5 piece maple/wenge neck 20.5mm deep at 1st fret, 22mm at 12th, gentle C profile, pretty slim rosewood board 20" radius dark amboina burr headstock veneer gotoh gb707 tuners 57mm nut carbon fibre neck reinforcement MOP side dots only two way truss rod brass nut satin finish Here's some pics... The bass in absolutely mint condition, however there has been a tiny bit of shrinkage/creepage/movement in the headstock veneer, not sure how this kind of thing happens. It's only slightly visible on under the A string tuner, hopefully this pic will help show it. The bass is a very compact instrument, partly down to the 33" scale and plays very nicely. I'm only 5 foot 6 with smallish hands and had no problems getting around the bass, just for a sense of scale, here it is in use... There's some sound clips here >> [url="http://www.shukerguitars.co.uk/01DontLetTheDemonsBite.mp3"]http://www.shukerguitars.co.uk/01DontLetTheDemonsBite.mp3[/url] - Fingerstyle, front pickup, slight bass boost and a smidge of treble cut [url="http://www.shukerguitars.co.uk/02ChordalPiece.mp3"]http://www.shukerguitars.co.uk/02ChordalPiece.mp3[/url] - Fingerstyle again, back pickup with flat EQ [url="http://www.shukerguitars.co.uk/03SlapandFingerFunk.mp3"]http://www.shukerguitars.co.uk/03SlapandFingerFunk.mp3[/url] - Slap piece and a bit of fingerstyle, both pickups, slight bass boost and some mid cut. OK, like I said, this is a feeler for now, I just want to gauge interest over the next couple of weeks which will hopefully help me make up my mind. I'm looking for offers around SOLD which will include a Hiscox hard case, which the bass didn't originally come with. I'd be willing to ship at the buyers expense too. No interest in trades whatsoever. I'm going to be away for a week starting on Saturday, so if anyone gets in touch after Friday the 11th, I'm not being rude, I'm just not going to be available, so I'll reply to any posts/PMs after the 20th of March. Over and out. Eude Edited March 22, 2011 by eude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou7shined Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Doesn't really need mentioning (but I will) that Eude is a all round top bloke who keeps his basses in day 1 condish. He ain't a slouchy player either it has to be said. I think I'm right in saying too that this bass is featured on Jon Shuker's site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted March 9, 2011 Author Share Posted March 9, 2011 [quote name='Ou7shined' post='1155410' date='Mar 9 2011, 03:10 PM']Doesn't really need mentioning (but I will) that Eude is a all round top bloke who keeps his basses in day 1 condish. He ain't a slouchy player either it has to be said. I think I'm right in saying too that this bass is featured on Jon Shuker's site.[/quote] Cheers matey, very nice of you to say, but I am a fairly slouchy player Oh, and you're right, it is indeed on the Shuker site, in the Single-Cut Gallery under "Custom" >> [url="http://www.shukerguitars.co.uk/scgal.htm"]http://www.shukerguitars.co.uk/scgal.htm[/url] It's the only 6 string Bolt-On Single Cut Jon has done as far as I'm aware, a bit of a rare beast Eude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haimesy Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 [quote name='eude' post='1155605' date='Mar 9 2011, 05:19 PM']Cheers matey, very nice of you to say, but I am a fairly slouchy player Oh, and you're right, it is indeed on the Shuker site, in the Single-Cut Gallery under "Custom" >> [url="http://www.shukerguitars.co.uk/scgal.htm"]http://www.shukerguitars.co.uk/scgal.htm[/url] It's the only 6 string Bolt-On Single Cut Jon has done as far as I'm aware, a bit of a rare beast Eude[/quote] Hi Eude...Hope all is going well in London...Top geezer to deal with......Cheers John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thumbo Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Beautiful bass! Good luck with the sale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted March 9, 2011 Author Share Posted March 9, 2011 [quote name='haimesy' post='1155622' date='Mar 9 2011, 05:34 PM']Hi Eude...Hope all is going well in London...Top geezer to deal with......Cheers John[/quote] Hey John, all good thanks, just got married, so coming down here has worked out pretty well! Thanks for your kinds words Hope you're well mate. [quote name='thumbo' post='1155624' date='Mar 9 2011, 05:39 PM']Beautiful bass! Good luck with the sale [/quote] Cheers dude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceguyhomer Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Lovely bass, lovely bloke - have a bump eude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Fuuuuuuuuuu What a bass! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted March 10, 2011 Author Share Posted March 10, 2011 Cheers everyone Back to the top... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Do you accept payment in pocket lint Good luck with the sale! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoop Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 (edited) [quote name='eude' post='1155605' date='Mar 9 2011, 05:19 PM']but I am a fairly slouchy player [/quote] Not. Just not. [quote name='eude' post='1155605' date='Mar 9 2011, 05:19 PM']Oh, and you're right, it is indeed on the Shuker site, in the Single-Cut Gallery under "Custom" >> [url="http://www.shukerguitars.co.uk/scgal.htm"]http://www.shukerguitars.co.uk/scgal.htm[/url] It's the only 6 string Bolt-On Single Cut Jon has done as far as I'm aware, a bit of a rare beast Eude[/quote] I've had the pleasure of playing this bass: it's in superb condition, it's top quality and it's very easy to play. Eude's a complete gent too so you can buy in the confidence that you're dealing with an officially "decent bloke" as well. It's got a string too many for me but the 33 inch scale was a revelation - it's just so easy to navigate. Edited March 10, 2011 by Scoop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k-sad Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 This is so cool... Is it fully active or can u play passive? Are the humbuckers switchable? How much does this weight? thanks and good luck for the sale, this luthier seems real nice... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted March 10, 2011 Author Share Posted March 10, 2011 [quote name='Scoop' post='1156649' date='Mar 10 2011, 02:16 PM']Not. Just not. I've had the pleasure of playing this bass: it's in superb condition, it's top quality and it's very easy to play. Eude's a complete gent too so you can buy in the confidence that you're dealing with an officially "decent bloke" as well. It's got a string too many for me but the 33 inch scale was a revelation - it's just so easy to navigate.[/quote] Cheers Scoop, you're a true gentleman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted March 10, 2011 Author Share Posted March 10, 2011 [quote name='k-sad' post='1156978' date='Mar 10 2011, 05:55 PM']This is so cool... Is it fully active or can u play passive? Are the humbuckers switchable? How much does this weight? thanks and good luck for the sale, this luthier seems real nice...[/quote] Glad you approve The bass is fully active, most EMG pickups only run in active, as the pickups have an internal preamp which requires a bit of voltage, never mind the 3 band EQ. The pickups aren't switchable, they just run as regular humbuckers, but can get a really huge range of tones. They're naturally quite bright and aggressive, but as you can hear from the samples, you can tame the tone nicely. Just for info, they're these pickups >> [url="http://www.emgpickups.com/products/index/126/29/2"]http://www.emgpickups.com/products/index/126/29/2[/url] Weight wise, I think it's about 9 lbs, not featherweight, but certainly not very heavy for a 6 string. I can't weigh it properly as we only have crappy IKEA bathroom scales, not very accurate... Cheers, Eude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purpleblob Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 (edited) This is a stunning looking bass, I have a shuker and if mine's anything to go by this will be top quality and damn good price as well. Oh and I love to top, same wood as my Sei Jazz - beautiful. EDIT: bloody spelling mistakes Edited March 10, 2011 by purpleblob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giblett123 Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 [quote name='purpleblob' post='1157241' date='Mar 10 2011, 09:14 PM']This is a stunning looking bass, I have a shuker and if mine's anything to go by this will be top quality and damn good price as well. Oh and I love to top, same wood as my Sei Jazz - beautiful. EDIT: bloody spelling mistakes [/quote] Very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocco Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 (edited) I have a headless singlecut bolt on 4 that is the mutts to play. The spec of mine isn't remotely similar so I can't comment on tone but ergonomically these basses are amazing, they feel tiny (my 34" feels the same length as my Hofner)! Buy it someone? I'm bored of shukers ending up on the scrap heap for long times. Edited March 11, 2011 by cocco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urb Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Lovely looking bass there man - if you don't get any joy here it's probably worth dropping by the Bass Gallery in Camden and selling it through them - they do take 15% commission but then it saves a ton of hassle and they do shift things all the time... lots of prospective buyers pass through there every day. Just a thought M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted March 11, 2011 Author Share Posted March 11, 2011 (edited) [quote name='urb' post='1157647' date='Mar 11 2011, 08:46 AM']Lovely looking bass there man - if you don't get any joy here it's probably worth dropping by the Bass Gallery in Camden and selling it through them - they do take 15% commission but then it saves a ton of hassle and they do shift things all the time... lots of prospective buyers pass through there every day. Just a thought M[/quote] Thanks Mike! Already spoken to Alex on the subject. I'm away for a week as of tomorrow, so if there's still no interest generated on here by the time I get back, I think I'll take your advice and pop along and see what's what. Cheers, Eude Edited March 11, 2011 by eude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giblett123 Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 [quote name='eude' post='1157652' date='Mar 11 2011, 08:49 AM']Thanks Mike! Already spoken to Alex on the subject. I'm away for a week as of tomorrow, so if there's still no interest generated on here by the time I get back, I think I'll take your advice and pop along and see what's what. Cheers, Eude[/quote] I doubt it will hang around, its a lot of bass for the money, what you got your eye on to replace it? another ACG? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkypenguin Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 Good lord mate i never thought i would see you contemplating parting with this beauty!!! would pounce if i had the cash, good luck with the sale! if you're planning on replacing this, whatever you've in mind must be seriously special! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k-sad Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Bump for this beauty... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMT3781 Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 Pm from me.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted March 22, 2011 Author Share Posted March 22, 2011 SOLD to an extremely nice guy from Walsall Thank you everyone for your help, kind words etc. Cheers, Eude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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